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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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